Esofea, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Esofea, Wisconsin
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 Esofea, Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
Esofea, Wisconsin
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Vernon |
| Elevation | 298 m (978 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 608 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1564696 |
Esofea, Wisconsin is a small, quiet place in the United States. It is an unincorporated community. This means it is a group of homes and buildings that are not officially a city or town. Esofea is located in Vernon County, Wisconsin. You can find it along County Road B, within the town of Jefferson.
History of Esofea
In the early 1900s, Esofea was an important stop. Travelers on horseback often rested here. They were usually going between the towns of Viroqua and La Crosse.
Early Community Life
The community of Esofea once had several useful buildings. There was a creamery, where milk was turned into butter and cheese. It also had a general store for buying supplies. A school house taught local children. There was even a post office to send and receive mail.
Changes Over Time
Most of these old buildings were removed in the early 1990s. This happened to make way for new road construction. The road was County Road B, which runs through the area.
Today, some parts of the old community still remain. The Bethany Lutheran church is still standing. There is also a park called Rentz Memorial Park. People often call it Esofea Park. Two main roads cross through Esofea: County Road B and Park Road.
Tornado Event
A strong tornado touched down near Esofea. This happened on August 18, 2005. It was part of a larger event. This event is known as The Wisconsin Tornado Outbreak of August 2005.
